View Single Post
  #13   Spotlight this post!  
Unread 04-11-2016, 15:36
runneals's Avatar
runneals runneals is offline
FTC Mentor - The Robot Corps 7491
FRC #3928 (Team Neutrino)
Team Role: Alumni
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Rookie Year: 2006
Location: Nevada, Iowa
Posts: 394
runneals has a spectacular aura aboutrunneals has a spectacular aura about
Re: WCD 6" pneumatic tire wear

Quote:
Originally Posted by RoboChair View Post
Just because the tire says "50 PSI Max" does not mean inflate to 50 PSI.

You can put 30 inch off road tires on a 4 door sedan, but that doesn't mean you should...
via the amazing experts at Good Year
Quote:
Why tire air pressure is important:
  • Underinflation increases treadwear on the outer edges, and generates excessive heat, which can age tires faster
  • Too much air pressure causes the center tread to carry most of the car's weight, leading to faster deterioration and uneven wear
To find the proper air pressure for your tires, look in your vehicle's owner's manual, on the sticker on the driver's side doorjamb, or in the glove box.
Note the part in bold. Just because your car tires say 45-50 psi, does not mean that you should inflate them to that. My Prius says 50 psi, but my door says 35.
__________________
David Runneals
FRC 3928 Team Neutrino 4-H: Mentor (2015 Off-Season - ?)
FTC North Super Regional Championship: Game Announcer (2015)
FTC 7491 The Robot Corps 4-H: Mentor (2013 - ?)
FRC 2167 Mentor (2014)
FRC 3928 Team Neutrino 4-H: Member, Co-Captain, & Media Coordinator (2013)
Reply With Quote